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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31
"Old south.n He argued TINT tho asser

| "Oid South" He argued that the asser
ton "New South" was an unjust insinua
tion at the people and government as ex.
listing before the war. Judge j. r. Thorn.
ton drank to the "Old Gentlemen of th.
Country" He spoke of them as being
landmarks which the yonng men ,ght to
follow. He spoke of the noble gua]it:e
which distinguished the men who have
passed away, and doubted if the present
generation would prove equal to them.
After dinner all repaired to the shooting
grounds, when shooting at clay pigeons
was again INDUCED in for an honr or SO.
1t being now near dark preparations to
part from our hospitable friend and his
estimable sons commenced, and soon all
were ON their way home delighted with
their days sport and wishing that our
yonng friends anniversary ives every day.
The following gentlemen were present:
wilson Flower, Clarence sprigg, VIM.
Harris, ST., VIM. Harris, Jr., james Bah
blnston, Judge G. Baillio, VIM. L. Bail
ito, Judge }. r. Thornton, c. A. Setback,
L. b: hayward, E. G. Hunter, S, Cullen,
Or. 1. w: Compton, Major G. o. Watts,
John Z. Ryan, and orr little friend, Mas
ter Tom Compton, who added much to the
OF the crowd by giving his ia
yorite recitation, ''The Kicking Mule"
He acquitted himself admirably well and
won the applause of the crowd.
Mr.. r. 5. Day, of New Orleans, and
Colonel Sam Houston, of Marble City,
were registered at the Exchange Hotel
yesterday.
MIR. V. Geiger, of Evergreen, is here
on visit to his son, and will remain sew
eral days.
Jonas Hitler, the live Front street
merchant, leaves for the City ON Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31
The largest variety and
biggest stock in Alex
andria is to be fonnd at
HEYMAN'S. HEYMAN'S,
HEYMAN'S

Ar meeting of the physicians
Of this judicial district, held here on
Saturday, composed of the Parishes of
Rapides, Avoyelles and Grant, Dis
trict Medical Association was formed
and the election of officers took place
with this result: II. w. Compton,
president G. d. Owen, vice presi-
dent; R. L. Randolph, secretary and
treasurer. A meeting of this organi-
cation is called for the last Saturday
in November next. The main object
of this organization is for the utiliza-
ton of the Charity Hospital here.
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Eight Ounce Osnaburg's at HEY
MANS, only 81 cts.

-WE will bet a cts, nickle (notNich
olls) cigar that the name of Francis II;
mato Nichols will never go before the
nominating convention. "Whar's the
man who has the nerve to back his judn.
ment agin us."-[Aicalia Advance.
Tie above is a good bet if our
friend loses. May be Editor Puck.
cite will accept the wager.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Our new stock is gradually COM
ing in and we will be on time. We
are certain to convince you that we
can offer you more advantages than
any. Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

In the farming line we have no.
thing new to report this week. The
"atapillars have only visited certain
places in the Parish, and even there
have not done any material damage
as yet. 1t is expected they will do
their work this week, if, at all. We
hear some of our planters wishing for
them-their cotton, they say, is too
thick, and by little cutting out
would be benefited. This, to us,
seems to be queer logic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

III you are in need of groceries,
the freshest and best, 60 where the
Red Plow hangs. Bauer & Wells is
Essentially the place. Remember we
quote brands plainly. Eagle Steam,
or Bauer & Wells Sweet Bouquet
Flour at 81 IS per barrel; Gold Mine
o. X. Sugars at 81 cents per pound
Point Konmas, w. G. Sugars at u
cts per pound; 0. II. 9. B. Coffee, a
full and clear grain, 224 cents pei
pound Salt, pure and full weight, 81
per sack.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31
NOTICE.,

T1HE MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRA
i tic Executive Committee for Rapides
Parish are requested to meet at the Office
of Edwin G. Hunter, Esq, in Alexandria,
on September 18th, for the transaction of
important business.
JOHN j. SWAMI,
EDWIN G.. HUNTER, Chairman.
Secretary
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31
NOTICE.

THE MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRA-
tic Executive Committee Of Rapities
Parish, are requested to meet i'll my office
in Alexandria, on Saturday, the Nth OF
September, at the hour of y NJ.
j. X. THORNTON,
Chairman
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

ALEXANDRIA is going to boom
this winter-no doubt of it. We see
evidences of that fact on all Sides
Everybody is up and doing, encour-
aged at our bright prospects for sue
cess in the future. And why, and to
whom can we attribute this change of
affairs so suddenly? Because we have
looked to our own interests and have
not been largely dependent on others.
We have striven to take the lead and
initiative step which will restore to us
our lost trade. To whom is this due !!
We will answer--to all those who by
their liberal spirit encouraged the en-
terprise started in our midst recently.
Those who have contributed will con-
tribute more But one great thought
is their's-the advancement and build
ing up of their own great Alexandria.
Let the good work 90 on.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

CANDIDATES for office are res
pectfully invited to our sanctum. We
will be always pleased to see them,
and get their views on different ques-
tons, so that we can report to the peo-
pie. A candidate who can talk, and
won't talk, must be made to talk. So
come around gentlemen and see Us.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

-MEssHs. Garvey & Jones, sew
ing machine, repair and building works,
late of Palestine, Texas, have opened
mp business here in the McGimsey
building, near the Postofice. We
welcome them,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

The editor of the Arcadia I'D
rance is willing that Major Watts bc
elected Secretary of State, provided
Kit" Ransdell be kept in the Clerks
office. Let her go that way, then, say
we. We will he satisfied.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

arsenic and 9uinine are danger.
Gus drugs to accumulate in ones sys.
TEN, and it is to be hoped these pois-
ons, as a remedy for ague, have had
their day. Ayers Ague Cure is a sure
antidote for the ague, is perfectly safe
to take, and is warranted to cure ev-
cry time.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

-WHITTINGTON'S Grocery is
the cheapest in Town everybody is
pleased who trades there. Goods art
received by every train. Go there il
you want the worth of your money.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Go down to-day and see our Cot.
ton Compress, now finished, work. 1,
is to be tested to-day, when steam is
raised. To those of our people who
have not seen such machine in oper-
alton, the sight is we'll worth seeing
The sheds, platforms, side tracks, ETC.,
of the Compress will not be finished
before the middle or the end of next
month, when work will commence at
once. Then Alexandria's era of pros,
perity begins. Hnrrah !
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

LIMITATIONS are out for the mar
rage of Miss Carrie Kuhnagle, of this
City, to Mr. Joe Greenwald, of Nerd
ian, Miss, to take place at the Syna.
gogue here, on Tuesday, Sept. 18th
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

The Boyce Headlight complains
OF Impudent and remarkably self-as-
sured negroes in that section. In an
other paragraph that paper says: "Bat
man in the South who is in favor of
mixing black and white children in
the schools should he kicked out of
decent community Right, neighbor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Our two Parish Executive Com.
mittees are called to meet by their re.
spective chairmans, in this Town, OH
Saturday, Sept. 18th. See the notices
elsewhere in this issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

NoTICE.-The assessment rolls of
the City of Alexandra for the year
1887 are completed and will remain
open for inspection and correction un-
til Sept. /, 1887. A. B. RACIAL,
Aug. 3, 1887. Assessor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Our $1.25 ladies' button shoe is
all the go. Call and see our stock
Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

-MEssRs. Garvey & Jones, of Pa.
lestine, Tex, the champion sewing
machine repairers and builders of the
State, are now in Alexandra, with
years of experience and the best line
of tools and parts ever carried on the
road for the business. Being prepared
as they are they will take any old sew
ing machine, of any make, that has
been used for years and been thrown
aside, rebuild and make over as good
as new, thereby saving from s25 to
$50. See what the State of Texas
says for them:-
"Tbis is to certify that Mr.. E. I .
Garvey has repaired and rebuilt all the
sewing machines in these penitentia-
ries, some of which were declared
worthless but are now giving entire
satisfaction. We therefore cheerfully
recommend him to the public.
GEO. d. NEELEY,
Asst. Financial Agent State Peniten-
tiaries, State of Texas"
Shop on Murray street, two doors
from Post Office, and will remain a
week or ten days.
The best Olive Soap at 2 IS per
box. Remember tho place, opposite
Ferry landing,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

CHEAP Johns handmade shoes
for gents, ladies' and children are the
best in the market.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

The Boyce Headlight, number
one, has been received at this office,
and we will be pleased to tx" with it
in future. 1t is a four page, seven col
umn paper, first and fourth pages pa
tent, and withal presents a neat APP
pearance. The merchants Of Boyce
have already showered on it several
columns of "ads" which speaks vol.
umes in their favor. We wish Bro.
Head much success, aud trust the
Headlight will be standing institu-
tiun in the locality where it is pub
lished.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

H. S. Gossens shipped his second
bale of new cotton last week.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

WONDERS will never cease it is
said, and you will wonder when we
place for your inspection the neatest
stock introduced here. Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

THE campaign is about opened ii,
Rapides' Look out for squalls.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

We are to have another merchant
Mr.. Rosedale, from New York. He
has rented the new John We'll store,
on Front Street, and will commence
opening his stock in a few days. We
extend him hearty welcome, as he
comes to help US with our boom. Come
on gentlemen, we've room for many
more.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

One car "PLANT'S FLOUR"
INST arrived, very cheap, at Ratclif1e
Il Sanford's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

-NEw Cheese, on ICE, at Rat
clife & Sanford'S.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

A FULL line of Gents Furnish.
ing Goods going at the very lowest
prices, at Cheap Johns.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

CHEAP John is selling Rubber Boots
for men at $2.75. Calf Boots for mon at
$3.50. Box-toed Boots for men, P calf, at
$3.50. Farmers Pride Boots at So
Boots from 81. so to 81. rs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Morgan'5 La, & Texas R. r
Arrives at Alexandria. .7:45 p. m
Leaves Alexandria. 1885 a. m
u First-class fare from Alexand-
ria to New Orleans, by either of the
above named roads, costs S6.S5. .4@s
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

For cheapness and fair dealing, 60
to HEYMAN'S, Front Street, oppo-
ste the Ferry Landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Closing ont sale of small balance
OF summer goods remaining, regardless
OF cost Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

"A Few fine white lawns remain
Formerly sold at IS cts. now reduced
to Is cts. Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

CHOICE Creamery Butter, Woods
Perfection" on ICE, at Radcliffe 4
Sanford's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Ten Baskets Choice GRAPES
to arrive in day or two at Radcliffe
& Sanfords, near the Post office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Go to Radcliffe & Sanfords 70,
all kinds of delicacies.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Tho best of everything at prices
not to be touched by any one in this
Parish. Call at HEYMAN'S and see
DeSola about it.
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Town and Parish News.

HATS from 25 cents up, at Cheal
Johns.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

-REMEMBER that we keep gene.
raj assortment-that is, goods Of al
kinds. Bauer g. We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31
Some Prices Of Clothing at "Cheap
Johns

Diagonal suits for men at. 5000. s.. so
worth So.
Fancy Black Diagonal suits for men 4.5O
worth 81.
Cashmere suits for men. .... 1O. 90
worth SIS.
Corkscrew N t for men .......... 10. 90
worth $14.
Grey Cashmere suits for men. 49,. 10. 90
worth Sis.
One lot Corkscrew suits for mon. {. :. 16 so
worth 500.
One lot fine Cashmere suits for men 16. so
worth $50
Boys suits from $1..5 to 500
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

The man who says our town has
not the sweetest and prettiest girls in
Tue State, is not a judge of such mat
Ter, to be sure. We saw one the other
aay whose very look at us made us
ieel happy. To try and describe such
III angelic being would be task in
need. Too much at least for US; our
oetter half might not like such racket
AT Heyman's, on Front street, op-
s"s.'e Ferry landing, You can get the
oest article of sheeting at 25 cents per
yard. Just think of It,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

we are offering all goods on hand
this week at first cost. Come and try
us. Bauer & We'll.
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TIME TABLE,:

Texas and 1 &C Tic Railroad:
For MarshaU:
Leave Alexandria. PAP a. nj
For NeW Orleans:
Leave Alexandria. .11:5S q. M
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

THE best Olive Soap at 2 IS per
box. Remember tho place, opposite
Ferry landing.
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pont and others. Dancing was INDUCED
in up to a late hour, and all were sorry
Wien the time came for departing. -Boyce
Headlight.
BIRTHDAY DINNER.-Last Wednesday a
large number of gentlemen from Alexand-
ria and vicinity, met at the beautiful resi-
dence of Major E. B. Pendleton, to ce! =
brate the eighteenth anniversary of the
birthday of his talented son, Allen. As
most of the guests were members of the
Gun Club the morning was spent in shoot
ing, which proved very interesting, not
only to those who participated but also to
the spectators. The dinner table, which
was prepared to seat fifty guests, was
stationed under the spreading arms of one
OF the most magnificent oaks that ever
pleased the vision of man. 1t was liter
ally covered with the good things of life.
After the substantials had been removed
Major G. O. Watts drank to the health of
their Young host. As usual the sentimen g
expressed by him were in beautiful and
earnest language felt what he said,
and his toast was highly appreciated.
Mr.. Allen Pendleton replied by thanking
Major Watts for the kindly feelings ex-
pressed for him. He stated that he would
go back to his studies, encouraged by such
expressions of friendship, with the deter
mination to prove worthy of the conf
dence reposed in him and the affection ex-
pressed for him. Mr.. E. G.. Hunter drank
to the "Yonng Men of the Country" He
drew comparison between the surround
ings of tho young men of thirty years ago
and those Of the present day; he showed
the difficulties under which the young
men of to-day labored and paid them a
glowing tribute for the heroic manner
with which they had met and surmounted
all difficulties. Mr.. John w. Prescott
toasted the cold South" He deprecated
and condemned the idea of a "New South"
He showed why this was not ''New
South" but the same glorious and grand
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-31

Secretary
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
niIl Nrs and His Work.

A literary character who has come to
us from the west Is making his way in
popularity. Edgar William Nye, as his
parents called him before lie gave him
self the simpler name of Bill Nye, has in
all probability the largest daily mail of
any newspaper man in New York. His let
ters are mainly from humorist cranks, a
newly developed fraternity # fools who
send him long pieces in az lose imitation
of his own writings as .ey are able to
produce. These are sent either for pub
lication nor, as he says, as an evidence
If good faith" but simpi az it appears,
10 let the funny man klJw that others
can be as funny as himsel OF at Least can
try to be.
Bill Nye looks exactly j. the pictures
chat are made as caricatures of him. He
has enough hair at each side of his head
for an affidavit that he is not bald, bu
the whole top of his head and his face
are hairless He is tall and heavy, but
as ungraceful as Mark Twain. He is in
the neighborhood of Al or ~, has wife
and boy, and lives in more than mere
comfort in an uptown brown stone house
His salary is 800 a week, and he ha.
contracted to write only for one journal.
He produces two articles always one fol
Sunday and shorter one for tho middle
of the week and this he considers en-
joying vacation. Before he came to
New York he wrote something almost
every day. He makes acquaintance
slowly, but is exceedingly liked by all
who know him, mainly because he j,
thoroughly democratic and plain in his
.Aanners. New York Cor. Chicago Her
sld
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
New Dev,ce for Catch,nr NloheIa.

A new device for catching nickels il
iust out, which as novelty echpses its
competitors in weighing machines, minia-
+ure steamboats, and locomotives seen
occasionally in hotel lobbies and public
places where people congregate. This
machine is automatic like the Others, and
consists of stand Of iron three feet high,
square box made Of wood,
two sides being panels of glass to admit
light and enable people to see the thing
work. Inside is a sort Of miniature
metal wheelbarrow, tipped at an angle OF
about forty-fve degrees. At the top of
the box, directly over the wheelbarrow,
IS square cut hole about an inch and a
half wide by three inches long, large
enough to enable one to drop Eve cent
piece through into a slot below, which is
between the two handles of the barrow
and about quarter of an inch in width.
If the money is poised carefully over the
hole at the top and dropped so as to fall
into the slot, the owner will see it roll
into little receptacle on the outside of
the box opposite the end of the barrow,
closely followed by another five cent
piece, which is his prize, besides getting
his first one back. Should it again be
tried and the nickel strike the edges Of
the opening, which is about three or four
times its thickness, of course it goes into
the lower part of the inside of the box,
thus adding to the treasury Of the owner
Of the machine. - New York Evening
Sun,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-01
E.uerIence In tho Congo country.


Few Americans have any practical ex-
perience or knowledge of the Congo
country, where Henry NJ. Stanley pur-
sued his African explorations. William
Cooper is one of the few Americans who
have penetrated that region. He went
over there in 1888 ON trading expedi-
ton and followed the Congo river 750
miles into the country from its mouth.
He remained there about year to ex-
change lot of beads, accordions, mouth
organs, jewsharps and similar trinkets
for the valuable ivory, skins and similar
articles of commerce which the natives
were glad to barter for his gewgaws.
He said the other day that at the end Of
year lie sold his goods in Liverpool for
something like $4,000, which was almost
entirely net profit.
While chatting about Africa Mr..
Cooper said: lit has always been won
der to me that, while the body of David
Livingstone was brought back from that
country to be inferred in Great Britain
with all the honors that belong to great
explorer, the remains Of his faithful wife
were left where she died. Mrs. Living
stone was in Africa something like twenty
years, following her husband and his for
tunes with wonderful faithfuness. and
deserving rare credit for her fortitude
and fidelity. The English government
ought to send for her body, aud ilac it by
the side of her husband. New York
Tribune.
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nrl..l..lnpl.. as.ooo nIaa..on..

A day or two ago Mr.. B. l.. Milan, an
old and respected citizen of Waterford,
Miss, called at The Avalanche Office and
exhibited a maidstone that has history.
1t was brought to Alabama from China
In 1910 by DIR. William Barker, who
used it with success for several years. At
his death it was sold to Jarvis Milan,
the father of The Avalanche's visitor,
and four others. Milan moved to Mis-
sissippi in 1885, and took the stone with
him, having bought out the interest Of
his partners He died iz 1849 and left
the stone to his son. The present pro-
prietor has used it in 1880 cpses, for
bites of rabid dogs, cows and horses, be.
sides spider and snake bites, and he
asserts that it did not fail to effect cure
in single instance when applied before
paroxysms had set in.
The stone is porous, Of light cream
color, an inch and quarter in diameter
and weighs one ounce. 1t has been
broken in five places, and is mended with
silver bands. When a person is bitten
the wound is first carefully washed with
warm water, a mop being used to guard
against danger to the operator from in
fected blood or pus. The stone is then
bound tightly upon the affected part and
left there from two to fifteen hours, ac-
cording to the freshness of the bite-the
older it is the longer the time necessary.
When removed it is found to have alb
sorbed quantity of blood or pus from
the wound. 1t is then washed clean in
warm water and dried before fire or
stove. Mr. Milan has been offered So, 900
for his treasure, but refuses TO sell. He
gets a good revenue from it, charging
those patients who are able to pay, but its
virtues are more frequently called into
play to save the lives Of unfortunates who
have nothing to give in return. 1t is to
Mr. Milam's credit that these are never
refused, and that he values the stone
most for the good it does to suffering hu-
manity. He is greatly troubled lest at
his death his children should divide it up
and thus destroy its virtue. Memphis
Avalanche.